Communities across Maine are busy preparing for Fourth of July fireworks, but this year, a high fire danger is adding concerns to people planning public and private celebrations.

More than 3,000 people are expected around the beach at the Point Sebago Resort in Casco on Monday for a fireworks display. The explosive display will be set off from a barge in the middle of Sebago Lake.

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That’s just one safety measure being taken to prevent accidents and fires. Professionals also use remote controls to set off the blasts.

Fire officials said they are more concerned about amateurs setting off fireworks in their backyards.

People were stocking up Tuesday at Pyro City Fireworks in Windham. Manager Brian Marson handed out safety tips along with sales receipts.

“Keep at least a couple buckets of water nearby and a hose for general spraying and stuff like that,” Marson said. “For the most part, your aerial items will, the embers that come off them when they break in the sky should come out before they come down to the ground.”

Although fireworks are legal to buy in Maine, not all towns allow residents to set them off.

At Point Sebago, there are strict rules.

“They’re not allowed to bring them in. So we have posters up and fliers. Everybody’s checking because we feel it’s a real safety hazard,” said Don Toms, general manager of Point Sebago.

The dry conditions have amplified worries about the potential for fires to spread quickly.

Campers are allowed to have fires, but not too big.

“If we ever see anything that’s too big or too large, we make sure that it’s doused down, and we do encourage everybody to put their fires out at midnight,” Toms said.

Toms said he only remembers banning campfires about 10 to 15 years ago during the 100-year drought.

Officials said people should leave fireworks to professionals, and adults should keep a watchful eye on kids.